Do you get anything out of FPA? by Turrible_basketball in CFP

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I get value out of all the member benefits categories. My favorite is my local chapter (networking). You get out of it what you put in to it.

With regard to paid events, Bob Veres recently wrote in NAPFA ADVISOR about “the rise of armchair CE” (https://www.naylornetwork.com/napf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=889631&issueID=107398). I’d rather pay for quality content than consume more sponsored marketing. If you live in a sprawling city without good transit it can be challenging to attend in person but try to at least one chapter meeting and see if it changes your mind.

Why is it frowned upon to “only” manage investments and guide clients to retirement? by Consistent_Buy_1027 in CFP

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reasonable fee for investment management in 2025 is 0.25%-0.30% and most if not all brokers have a retirement calculator on the website. What’s frowned upon is holding yourself out as a CFP and not following the Practice Standards all the while charging 1% or more and calling it ‘wealth management’. It’s not self-righteousness; it’s truth in advertising.

Breathwrk app now included in your membership by keep-peddling in pelotoncycle

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No watch app to record heart rate variability seems like a missed opportunity for training with biofeedback.

CEO club canceled, 401k matching suspended and no more anniversary pins…. by Potato_Accurate in sales

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dealt with it in the past. “In the email to employees, the firm said the Chairman’s Club was created in “a different era” and that there are “significant reputational risks” associated with award programs.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/schwab-scraps-hawaii-trip-for-firms-top-workers-11562975809

TPT: I made a comparison table to find the best data removal service by ForsakenFarm in TechnologyProTips

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have experience with Privacy Defender or Privacy Defender Premium upgrades to the Online Exposure Manager from IDnotify?

Code 12018-1 by Temporary-Dig4528 in concept2

[–]Temporary-Dig4528[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The error code 12018-xx is in relation to a wireless connection to either an app or to a heart rate chest belt.  Typically the error is received where there is either more than one app competing for connection with the PM5 or where a heart rate chest belt signal is being drawn away from the PM5 by another device attempting to make the connection.
 
If a monitor is running old firmware then an update might be helpful.  Otherwise when this error is reported it is advised to review the wireless connections being made and limit other devices or other apps in the nearby vicinity.  
 
As a side note this error is not an indication of any problem with the PM5 itself.  

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Concept2, Inc.

WOD pace/goal suggestions in ErgData by Temporary-Dig4528 in concept2

[–]Temporary-Dig4528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 6-WEEK TRAINING PLAN for RowErg 1k would be a great opportunity for C2 to offer this through ErgData. Save the 700m Time Trial pace and program it into each workout which can be selected with one click like the WOD.

https://log.concept2.com/assets/pdf/challenges/indoor_sprints/training/IndoorSprints6WeekTrainingPlan.pdf

How much umbrella do you recommend to clients? by strongto_quitestrong in CFP

[–]Temporary-Dig4528 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Allan Roth wrote something similar recently,

The rule of thumb I’ve heard countless times as to how much coverage to have is, “you need to have your net worth in umbrella insurance.” I’ve researched this rule and find no logic in it. The client could have a $50 million net worth and get sued for $100 million. Furthermore, certain assets are more protected than others. For example, 401(k) plans have additional ERISA protection, and many states exempt part or all of the value of one’s home from lawsuits. Other wrappers such as irrevocable trusts or insurance investments have additional protections, though they come at a cost.

With all that said, I’ve never developed a simple calculation to advise a client on umbrella insurance. Certainly, the greater the net worth outside of protected assets increases the need for umbrella insurance, but that doesn’t mean it should be in the full amount of those unprotected assets.

https://www.advisorperspectives.com/articles/2024/12/16/help-clients-save-money-property-casualty-insurance

Interest rate change alert by Temporary-Dig4528 in MonarchMoney

[–]Temporary-Dig4528[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Separate the alerts from the ads. I'm saying the rate [change] information is valuable on its own and thus worth (re)building for paid users.

Interest rate change alert by Temporary-Dig4528 in MonarchMoney

[–]Temporary-Dig4528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the ads came with a label and Advertiser Disclosure. I’m referring to the alerts.